An independently running program. See multitasking.
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- FastScale Composerâ„¢ Suite
- I just spoke with Jerry McCloud, VP of Business Development of Fastscale Technology, about the newest release of their product, FastScale Composerâ„¢ Suite. This product is aimed at reducing the complexity of creating and maintaining virtual machine images. Previous versions of the product supported VMware's ESX Server. This version adds...
- Blog posts 2008-07-18
- Z-Cron (zip)
- A time schedule service alias task Scheduler is an important constituent of a system for the regular execution of recurring tasks. Z-Cron is a task planner with whom you have carried out on your PC time controlledly tasks tasks automatically. Z-Cron is a central coordinating point for the time control...
- Software downloads 2008-07-18
- jocTODO (exe)
- A small and deliberately simple Windows application for your task management. Main target was to create a program which optimally supports you in your daily work while at the same time is simple to use and comprehend. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Software downloads 2008-07-17
- Is a wired hospital a better hospital?
- Is a wired hospital a better hospital?Is a wired hospital a better hospital?I would think a wired hospital is a better hospital. If they are wired they would have more resources to do research and collaborate with other hospitals. Luckily I haven't had to be checked into any those...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-16
- New hybrid delivery security architecture
- Secure Computing's Ken Rutsky tells how to integrate Software-as-a-Service SaaS, virtualization and appliance security offerings to let users get exactly what they want. “In the past, CIOs deployed their own self-contained application architectures on their own servers and storage systems. This old model is giving way to a hybrid...
- News items 2008-07-16
- Can HP's new ULPC compete?
- I just might be buying a bunch of these...this is a repost while I'm on vacation, but I'd appreciated any new feedback now that these have been in the wild for a bit. Tell us what you think of them. HP announced today that it would...
- Blog posts 2008-07-16
- Grindstone (exe)
- Grindstone is a unique and innovative approach to individual task management and time tracking. Features include a user-defined project and task hierarchy, interface with a usability-centered design, unobtrusive and accurate Stopwatch function, and simple yet reporting, creating customized timesheets and/or invoices easily and in record speed. This version is the...
- Software downloads 2008-07-15
- VDIworks, Microsoft System Center and You?
- VDIworks, formally the software arm of ClearCube, has announced that they're going to provide their virtual access technology, connection broker technology Senral and management software to organizations who plan to deploy Microsoft's Hyper-V virtual machine software. VDIworks already offers its technology to organizations using other popular virtual machine software. For...
- Blog posts 2008-07-14
- PreVa - Anime-Stylized Mecha Action (exe)
- In PreVa you play as the commander of alpha squad, it's up to you to stop the I.A.A.'s plans. You will have multiple V.A.s to choose from and your squad mates to aid you in this task. Fight on the surface of the moon, in the zero gravity of space,...
- Software downloads 2008-07-14
- Open Discussion: Software firewalls
- Open Discussion: Software firewallsRE: Open Discussion: Software firewallsI use both Windows Firewall in Vista and the built in hardware firewall in my router. I just don't see the need for a resource hungry, third party solution any more when the built in firewall in Windows does an admirable job.Fire ...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-11
- A new look at technology visualization
- Most organizations have no way to gain a comprehensive view of all technical components and their impact on the enterprise but consolidating and streamlining can do the trick, says Planet Associates' William Spencer. Commentary--Now more than ever, businesses and government agencies are dependent on clear,...
- News items 2008-07-10
- Houston we have a problem
- Regular readers don't need me to repeat the oft held view that enterprise wide application implementation is often slow, cumbersome and expensive. But are we really getting anything out of it at the end of the day other than some marginal cost efficiency? Rather than throw brickbats at any particular...
- Blog posts 2008-07-10
- Accomplice Task Management Software (msi)
- Task management software to get things done. "Effective enough to become a habit" Chris Shipley. Over 30,000 users! Software to manage to-dos, goals and notes, and then share and track information with teams. Integrates with MS Outlook and PDA's. Activities may be sub-tasked, prioritized, scheduled, delegated and tracked. Supporting information...
- Software downloads 2008-07-10
- SunlitGreen BatchBlitz (zip)
- BatchBlitz provides an intuitive and efficient way to manage your batch photo editing tasks. While the workflow is very simple and easy, the customizable user actions make. Features: simple and intuitive user interface; savable batch task; highly customizable batch actions; instant preview; drag-and-drop to re-order actions; integrated photo editor. This...
- Software downloads 2008-07-09
- SunlitGreen PhotoEdit (zip)
- An application to help you modify your images and obtain spectacular effects. A lightweight yet powerful photo enhancer and editor. It enables you to view, resize, rotate, apply color corrections and effects to your photos in a professional way. Its interface is easy to use, so adjusting your pictures will...
- Software downloads 2008-07-09
- Should free broadband be neutral?
- A lot of politicians are bandying about the idea of licensing unused or underutilized radio frequencies to create a free, nationwide broadband network. As the US gets repeatedly dinged for a lack of broadband penetration, especially in the inner city and rural areas, an initiative like this would have...
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- HP iPAQ 910c Business Messenger
- Though more well-known for its laptops and desktop PCs, HP is no stranger to smartphones. The company has released several models in the past, including the HP iPaq hw6945 Mobile Messenger and the HP iPaq 510 Voice Messenger, both of which have garnered some good user reviews, and now...
- Product reviews 2008-07-08
- Mossberg's review of iPhone 3G: Newer, Faster, Cheaper
- The Wall Street Journal's Walt Mossberg has been testing the iPhone 3G for a couple of weeks and today posted his review. As you'd expect, he loves the "between three and five times as fast" 3G networking, "wireless synchronization with corporate email" and the App Store which gives iPhone 3G...
- Blog posts 2008-07-08
- Microsoft on Vista: 'The time of worry is over.'
- Microsoft on Vista: 'The time of worry is over.'PR or R&DThey can crow all they want, but for many Vista is a lame duck. It's fine for home use, and even great for digital photo enthusiasts, but the reality is businesses and power users are in a bind if they...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-08
- Quadrilles (exe)
- Quadrilles is a single-player game based on domino tiles. The tile values run from 0:0 to 9:9. A game opens with a board of numbers. Each number is half of a domino tile. Your task is to discover which numbers share which tiles. Left-clicking between two numbers joins those number...
- Software downloads 2008-07-08
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